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Homemade Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food Recipe

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

Enjoy a hearty bowl of homemade chicken and dumplings, the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, boil the chicken in chicken broth until cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken, shred it, and set it aside.
  3. Add diced carrots and celery to the broth, and cook until tender.
  4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the boiling broth.
  6. Cook until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  7. Add shredded chicken back to the pot and season with pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley.
  • Make sure to not overmix the dumpling batter for best results.

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Keywords: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Recipe